There’s more to being part of a community than simply where you live.
Hoodline examined the city's past week on Twitter, particularly those accounts that are dedicated to community life — things like parks, animals, healthy living and education. We wanted to uncover and share the ideas that inspired your social media conversations on those topics.
Health
Here are some of last week's can't-miss tweets on the topic of health.
Baltimore experienced a slip in Twitter conversations regarding health last week — 62, compared with 93 the past week.
But users in the city were still active on Twitter, amplifying tweets about health. For example, this tweet from @MDHealthDept:
PRESS RELEASE: Fourth measles case confirmed in Maryland. Possible public exposures at location in Pikesville; outbreak localized to ZIP codes 21208 and 21209 and 21215. More: https://t.co/k8cnqCeR8p
— Maryland Department of Health (@MDHealthDept)
All told, the tweet racked up 14 local retweets, eight local quotes and 60 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Furthermore, @KevinLindamood tweeted this Wednesday:
Lately, @hchomeless supportive housing services director Lawanda Williams has been asking clients about the first thing they do when they move into housing. Here’s what they said (THREAD): “I took a real long bath, and in the peace and quiet.” #Housingishealth
— Kevin Lindamood (@KevinLindamood)
As of this publication, the tweet had 20 local retweets and 81 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Relatedly, @alabriqu tweeted this Wednesday:
So proud to be a part of the launch of the first-ever #DigitalHealth Guidelines from @WHO https://t.co/WrfBrC51k1 @JohnsHopkinsSPH @JohnsHopkinsIH https://t.co/RLr94D9I7K
— Dr. Alain B Labrique (@alabriqu)
Twitter users rewarded that with four local retweets, four local quotes and 61 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Schools
The quality of the schools touches everyone in the city, regardless of whether they have kids in the education system.
Baltimore experienced approximately the same volume of Twitter conversations around schools last week compared to the previous week.
Yet some tweets proved popular. Here's a case in point, by @BaltCoPS:
Welcome back, everyone! Parents, be on the look out for report cards, and which are being distributed today.
— Baltimore County Public Schools (@BaltCoPS)
That gathered up nine local retweets, six local quotes and 107 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Another that got attention locally was this, from @MPSSAA_Org on Tuesday:
Participating in high school sports and activities helps students feel part of a community. #MyReasonWhy https://t.co/H6iyeVhpba
— MPSSAA (@MPSSAA_Org)
Twitter users rewarded that with one local retweet and three total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Universities
Whether you're more interested in academics, sports or service to the community, universities bring compelling content to Twitter every day. We've collected the most notable tweets of the past week relating to colleges in the city.
Baltimore witnessed little change in Twitter conversations on the subject of universities last week compared with the past week.
But there was this tweet by @EubieBee:
This opportunity is open to Baltimore city public high school graduates. Take advantage and win a scholarship! https://t.co/YmO4GjXXl7
— Univ. of Baltimore (@EubieBee)
How popular was it? The tweet garnered three local retweets, one local quote and 12 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Parks
Hoodline helps you keep up with news and events from the city's parks and trails.
Baltimore had about the same volume of Twitter conversations around parks last week compared to the previous week.
Despite that, some local tweets did get attention locally. One was this tweet by @RecNParks:
Happy #EarthDay Baltimore! Are you looking for an opportunity to give back? Join #RecNParks this Saturday 4/27 at Gwynns Falls Trail for our 4th Saturday Trail Clean Up! Click here to learn more https://t.co/X3Z4AONkkN! https://t.co/OtkAicdIYA
— Baltimore Rec & Parks (@RecNParks)
As of this publication, the tweet had garnered eight local quotes and 11 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Animals
Whether it's pets in need or a photo worth sharing, animals are a constant presence in the city'sTwitter timelines.
Baltimore experienced little change in Twitter conversations about animals last week compared with the past week.
But some were amplified locally, including this tweet from @BARCS_SHELTER:
**TICKET GIVEAWAY** Win two general admission tickets to the 7th annual Pawject Runway this Saturday and April 27 at Royal Farms Arena! Pawject Runway is the hippest fashion show on four paws featuring a... https://t.co/jwoMOL5XGA
— BARCS Animal Shelter (@BARCS_SHELTER)
In all, the tweet got three local retweets, six local quotes and 18 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
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